Jefferies to Acquire Stake in Hildene; Morgan Stanley Upgrades Rating

Jefferies Financial Group to acquire 50% stake in credit asset manager Hildene Capital, expects $75M pretax gain by Q3 2026. Morgan Stanley upgrades rating on capital market rebound prospects.

NexAnnuity Unveils NexCompounder Fixed Index Annuity for Retirement Growth

NexAnnuity launches NexCompounder Fixed Index Annuity, offering retirees growth potential, principal protection, and tax-deferred savings with diversified index strategies.

Jefferies' Strategic Stake in Hildene and Annuity Acquisition Boosts Earnings

Jefferies Financial Group acquires a 50% stake in Hildene Capital Management as Hildene acquires annuity firm Silac, enhancing earnings and investor confidence through strategic asset diversification.

Hildene Capital to Acquire U.S. Annuity Provider SILAC for $550M

Hildene Capital Management announces acquisition of SILAC, a U.S. fixed indexed annuity provider, for $550 million, enhancing its insurance solutions platform and expanding investment management capabilities.

Hildene Capital Management to Acquire SILAC Insurance Company

Hildene Capital Management announces agreement to acquire SILAC, enhancing investment and risk strategies in the fixed indexed annuity market with $10B of assets.

Hildene Capital to Acquire SILAC Insurance, Expanding U.S. Annuity Market Presence

Hildene Capital Management announces acquisition of SILAC Insurance, enhancing its presence in the U.S. fixed and fixed indexed annuity market across 48 states.

RILA Annuities Surge: Balanced Growth and Protection for Retirement Investing

Explore how Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs) offer a balanced retirement investment combining market-linked growth with downside protection. Learn about their market rise and key features.

Hildene Capital to Acquire SILAC Insurance Company for $550M

Hildene Capital Management to acquire SILAC Insurance Company in a $550 million cash deal, expanding its footprint in the U.S. fixed and fixed indexed annuity market amid rising annuity sales and evolving regulatory landscape.

Bank of England Stress Test Targets UK Private Market Financial Risks

The Bank of England launches a first-of-its-kind stress test examining UK banks' exposure to $230 billion in private markets, including private equity, private credit, and insurance reinsurance risks, amid rising global financial vulnerabilities.

2026 Outlook: Variable Annuities Positioned for Growth Amid Demographic and Market Shifts

Explore how demographic trends, market volatility, and technological innovations are driving robust growth in variable annuity adoption in 2026's U.S. insurance landscape.